After a Death in Newark and Sherwood District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Newark and Sherwood District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Newark and Sherwood District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Newark and Sherwood District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors logo

1. E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors

4.9 miles away

5
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I am just about to sort my own pre-paid funeral with them so that my Son will have the same comfort that I had.” — Jane H.

“Jamie guided us through the whole process and helped us make sure that the funeral went very well and ironically, would have been one that my mother would have enjoyed had she been able to attend.” — Alison H.

Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services logo

2. Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services

5.1 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very impressed from start to finish. Both times Jo very easy to talk to at a difficult time with no pressure.” — Anne H.

“Very impressed from start to finish. I have used them twice. Both times Jo very easy to talk to at a difficult time with no pressure. Plenty of parking” — Anne H.

E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors logo

3. E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors

6.3 miles away

5
(33 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Our funeral director David R. Gill was very helpful and supportive. Very professional service. I will never use any other company.” — Joanna S.

“David Gill was exceptionally pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. He and his team were the epitome of respectful professionalism on the day of my dear friend's burial. I would wholeheartedly recommend E Gill & Sons.” — Deborah G.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

7.4 miles away

3.7
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They looked after my mother with dignity and respect. They were attentive in getting the details right for us and subsequently we had a very beautiful service.” — beverley c.

“The team went over and above to make the day flow seamlessly after difficulties with the coroners office. Didn't actually know the funeral would take place until the eleventh hour, but the team worked hard to make sure everything went smoothly.” — MARTIN G.

A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Ollerton logo

5. A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Ollerton

7.4 miles away

5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Sam Turnbull Sam Turnbull

Meet Sam, Sam

“Professional, efficient, caring attention from the first contact in the middle of the night. Couldn't have had better care.” — Paula W.

“Sam from Ollerton is such a credit to the company - my brother had the best send off. Very friendly and very helpful. Really looked after us as a family.” — Emma

6. A. W. Lymn Tuxford

7.8 miles away

5
(67 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional, respectful, dignified, friendly service from the first phone call to the handshake at the end of the funeral. No hesitation in recommending Graham and team” — Diane G.

Read 67 reviews

7. Co-op Funeralcare

8.4 miles away

4
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all the staff who organised, prepared and delivered a really wonderful tribute for my husband Barry's funeral.” — Liz E.

“Everything was done with professionalism and sensitivity by all concerned. Cannot thank you enough.” — Liz E.

Woodhead Funerals logo

8. Woodhead Funerals

8.5 miles away

4.2
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2682 Cremation from £2187

Continuing to serve Edwinstowe and the surrounding area with our Funeral Services since 1946

A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service Rainworth logo

9. A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service Rainworth

8.9 miles away

4.7
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Becky Hogg

Meet Becky

“David our funeral director sat down with me and my sister and explained anything we wondered. He helped us plan every detail for the day and wasn't pushing for bigger and better sales. The day was as nice as a funeral can be.” — Tana

“A special thank you to Becky who was exceptional in helping us at every step and treated us and my father with the respect we deserved. A W Lymn's couldn't do enough.” — Brian D.

A. W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service logo

10. A. W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service

11.6 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Dominic Lister Edward Martin

Meet Dominic, Edward

“Top class service, everything spot on.” — William T.

“Excellent service from Dominic who was very helpful and supportive in arranging everything for our father's funeral. Thank you to him and his team for making the day run smoothly and efficiently.” — Rose S.

Ken Gregory and Sons logo

11. Ken Gregory and Sons

11.9 miles away

4.9
(44 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff were so gracious, understanding and helpful it made what would be a very upsetting time feel calm and assuring.” — Brian S.

“Ann chatted with them and put them totally at ease, helped them choose exactly what they wanted. It was a great comfort for them both. Nothing was too much trouble and they had no doubt that he would be lovingly taken care of.” — Steve P.

12. G A Townroe and Son

12.0 miles away

4.7
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“When the time comes to trust someone with your loved ones, you need the knowledge of a long-standing firm to ensure it all happens the way you want. They are professional, caring and a true family firm.” — harry f.

“We had constant interaction throughout to make it such a special day. Dad had the send-off he deserved, from start to finish.” — June P.

Free tools

Work things out at your own pace

No pressure, no sales — just simple tools to help you understand costs and next steps.

Towns and cities in Newark and Sherwood District

What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

    …
    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

    …
    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

    …
    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

    …
    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

    …
    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

    …
    Andrew Dickson via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

    …
    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

    …
    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

    …
    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

    …
    Kelly Mack via Google